Top Rankings
Northern York County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,254 students in Northern York County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Northern York County School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
3,254 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
224 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northern York County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#181 out of 684 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
57%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
89%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,511 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,579 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,511
$23,696
Spending / Student
$15,579
$23,119
Best Northern York County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
653 S Baltimore St
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Grades: 9-12
| 998 students
Rank: #22.
Dillsburg Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
202 S Chestnut St
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
South Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
711 South Mountain Road
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #44.
Wellsville Campus
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1060 Zeigler Road
Wellsville, PA 17365
(717) 432-8691
Wellsville, PA 17365
(717) 432-8691
Grades: K-5
| 255 students
Rank: #55.
Northern Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
657 S Baltimore St
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
Rank: #66.
Northern Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
655 S Baltimore St
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Grades: 6-8
| 747 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northern York County School District?
Northern York County School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,254 students.
What is the rank of Northern York County School District?
Northern York County School District is ranked #186 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northern York County School District?
89% of Northern York County School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northern York County School District?
Northern York County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Northern York County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,579 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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